If you like the following this boat is NOT FOR YOU
1. Worrying about shrouds and stays, their maintenance and upkeep, and how much a rigger will charge to check and fix 2. Jib sheets lacerating your body in a blow 3. Plugged scuppers sinking your boat 4. OMG whats that fouling my rudder?
If you like relaxed sailing and worry free ownership well she's FOR YOU!
1983 FREEDOM 28 CAT KETCH - "ALIA"
Free standing carbon fiber masts (new in 2002 by GMT composites - no circumference crazing as in original masts - a $12000 upgrade) Excellent sails Yanmar 2 gm diesel Very clean boat Extra roomy no centerboard trunk Keel version 4 ft 5 inch draft NO stays NO shrouds NO chain plates NO jib sheets Direct drain cockpit Transom hung rudder that can be easily cleared
*** ALSO *** rudder can be attached to mizzen sheet for self steering!!